State of the County: Act Boldly
County Executive Molinaro’s three goals for the Dutchess County over the next 10 years are:
• to make Dutchess the healthiest county in New York;
• to create the most comprehensive system of justice of any county in America;
• to ignite a “Revitalization Revolution,” partnering with local communities to promote growth that enhances the lives of all residents.
Among New York’s 62 counties, Dutchess ranks ninth in overall health outcomes and 10th in health factors, according to the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. County Executive Molinaro said within 10 years, Dutchess will rank first in both categories.
County Executive Molinaro announced he’ll present a proposal for the construction of a Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center to the Dutchess County Legislature on February 4th, the final step toward making the Dutchess model the nation’s leading comprehensive justice system.
As part of his “Revitalization Revolution” initiative, County Executive Molinaro called on local municipalities to streamline their application processes to promote growth throughout the county. He also reaffirmed Dutchess County’s commitment to partner with the City of Poughkeepsie to help the city once again rise to prominence.
“We seek, together, to address the challenges and solve the problems facing our government, our community and our residents,” County Executive Molinaro said. “Through partnership and collaboration, we have consolidated government – making it smaller, smarter and more effective – and by listening to those we serve and molding consensus, we created a government that is more open, more engaged and more transparent – one that strives to be as great as the people it serves.”